When the new cyber protection law comes into effect, a majority of the cases filed under its predecessors -- Digital Security Act and Cyber Security Act -- will automatically be dismissed.

Scope for return of repressive practices must be prevented

Some provisions of the DSA (and the CSA) have been included in the new Cyber Protection Ordinance.

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

The "Mohanagar" director shared a heartfelt tribute, expressing his deep respect for Mushtaq Ahmed and lamenting that he couldn't show the fearless writer a liberated nation, free from dictatorship.

The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.

Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?

With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.

The government has formed the new 'National Cyber Security Agency' which will replace the previous 'Digital Security Agency', according to an official gazette published on November 17, 2023. The Cyber Security Agency will be responsible for monitoring online communication and countering cyber crimes.

The phone number of Sirajum Munira, the elder sister of Khadijatul Kubra, a Jagannath University student who was in jail for over 14 months in DSA cases, flashed on the screen of this correspondent’s mobile.

Jagannath University student Khadijatul Kubra was released from Kashimpur jail this morning, more than 14 months after being arrested in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act

The Supreme Court today upheld a High Court order that granted bail to Jagannath University student Khadijatul Kubra in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act, clearing the way of her release

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

Parliament passed the Cyber Security Bill after the State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak tabled it in today's session

How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?

Jailed without any trial, Khadija did not get any opportunity to prove her innocence.

A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

Cabinet-approved final draft fails to address long-held concerns

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded